Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His previous work includes over two decades at Woodbury Financial Services, as well as roles at OSAIC and currently LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he operates a property and casualty insurance business under Paul D Schmidt, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jonathan Enquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, ProEquities, Inc, and Protective Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership of GHJ Financial Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, using model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Todd Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Maple Grove, MN, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers annually leading mission trips to Mexico focused on home building with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary models as part of its financial planning process.

Megan Lund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her work background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2023 and prior experience at Bellagala, along with various positions in educational and senior living institutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Charles Braniff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Braniff volunteers providing pro bono financial planning to cancer patients through the Angel Foundation's Financial Cancer Care Program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Sean Bryant is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Avantax Investment Services, American Century Investment Services, and First Command Financial Planning. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, portfolio management options, and municipal advisory services.

Stephen Doody is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2003. He serves as a director for the South St. Paul Lions and is president of South St. Paul Future, Inc., a nonprofit focused on economic development in South St. Paul, MN. Additionally, he acts as a PA announcer for the South St. Paul School District athletic events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Johnston is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1992. He holds the Series 63 designation and operates out of Grant, MN. Johnston has an accounting-related business entity named Johnston Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Colby Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and held various roles in service industries. Outside of advising, he is the owner of CJ Cigar Company LLC, a business unrelated to investing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

Jennifer Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of JetDesigns, a small art-making business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment services.

Travis Story is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kevin Cunningham is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Maurice Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Ascension Financial Services, which provides financial coaching, tax, and business process services with a focus on inclusion and equity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and financial planning services across multiple custodial relationships and program structures.

Andrew Rolnick is a financial advisor with Cetera in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and has longstanding ties with North Star Consultants, Inc. and North Star Brokerage, Inc., where he has been involved for more than three decades. His outside business activities include serving as an agent/broker for fixed insurance sales and working with North Star Resource Group in financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform with more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Gabriel Myren is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lowe's, Ceres Global Ag. Corp, and DoorDash. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Colin Early is a financial professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Northstar Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants & North Star Brokerage Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform.

Sara Reincke is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at M Health Fairview - University of Minnesota Medical Center, E.T. Kelly & Associates, LLC, and Target Corporation. She is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work through a network of financial advisors using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Scott Thole is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience helping high net worth families develop and manage financial strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation, offering expertise in areas such as financial independence, risk management, retirement planning, tax minimization, trust structures, estate planning, and charitable giving. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Scott served as Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Chicago for a decade, gaining insight into leading financial firms. He co-founded Chicago HOPE, a nonprofit organization providing four-year college scholarships and mentoring to low-income students, which has maintained a 100% graduation rate since its inception in 2006. Scott earned his MBA from St. Xavier University and his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University. He lives in North Oaks, Minnesota, with his wife, Julie, and their three daughters.

Derek Shoden is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in White Bear Lake, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a collectibles business selling items on eBay. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, delivering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.